Tag: review
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Creative Ways to Review for State Testing Without Killing the Vibe
Read more: Creative Ways to Review for State Testing Without Killing the VibeLet’s be honest… state testing season can suck the joy right out of your classroom. The pressure, the pacing guides, the review packets that could double as doorstops… it’s enough to make even the most passionate science teacher want to fake a fire drill. But here’s the thing: test prep doesn’t have to be boring.…
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The Best Review Game I Ever Tried (And How I Made It My Own)
Read more: The Best Review Game I Ever Tried (And How I Made It My Own)It all started with me locked in a fake haunted hotel room, trying to crack a code before time ran out. No, this isn’t a dream or a metaphor for teaching in April. I was doing a real escape room with friends, and as we struggled to figure out how three brooms + a chandelier…
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The Science Behind Chalk Talk
Read more: The Science Behind Chalk TalkStudents don’t get many opportunities to use chalk, so when you say, “Hey kiddos, were going outside to play with sidewalk chalk”, don’t be surprised if you instantly become everyone’s favorite teacher. As the weather starts to warm up, it’s the perfect time to get your students to go outside to show what they know…
